Academy for Classical Education had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 5-4 to make it four. They took a blow against the Bleckley County Royals, falling 48-9. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Gryphons couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ace Hatcher threw for 203 yards on 14 of 40 attempts. Noah Syme was his top target, picking up 72 receiving yards. On the ground, Bryson Vincent rushed for 45 yards.
As for Bleckley County, their win bumped their record up to 7-2. The result was nothing new for the Royals, who have now won five contests by 22 points or more so far this season.
Brody Fleming had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 51 yards. 83 of Fleming's passing yards were hauled in by Octavius Tate, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Coming up, Academy for Classical Education will take on Washington County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bleckley County, they will welcome Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Royals will be up against the Chargers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.22 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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